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June 11, 2021

JF&CS Volunteer Dentist Gives Life-Saving Advice to Patient

JF&CS Volunteer Dentist Gives Life-Saving Advice to Patient

“I don’t think anybody loves going to the dentist... It’s one of those things you ... need to do, but it’s always a really good experience for me. There’s a true concern for me as a human being [at Ben Massell Dental Clinic].” Few people claim to… Read More

June 07, 2021

Why You Should Consider Sharing Your Home

Why You Should Consider Sharing Your Home

This year, our Aviv Older Adult Services department launched a new program: HomeShare ATL. The program matches older adults with homeseekers (or homeowners!) to provide a private bedroom, bathroom, and shared living space in exchange for rent or… Read More

June 03, 2021

Celebrating Pride Month

Celebrating Pride Month

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. It’s a great chance for us at JF&CS to join in solidarity with the many LGBTQ+ people celebrating throughout the world and applaud Atlanta’s diversity and inclusion. Read More

June 02, 2021

Three Ways to Position Yourself in a New Career

Three Ways to Position Yourself in a New Career

Even if you have clarity on what kind of career you would most enjoy, how do you break into it? Take a look at these three ways to position yourself in a new career! Read More

June 02, 2021

Providing Layers of Support for Older Adults

Providing Layers of Support for Older Adults

Mrs. Rebecca Greene* is a 90 year old Jewish older adult. She called Federation, looking for help for assistance paying her rent. She was referred to JF&CS where she received help with more than just rent assistance. Read More

June 01, 2021

Cherie Aviv Continues to Bring Cheer to Holocaust Survivors Throughout the Pandemic

Cherie Aviv Continues to Bring Cheer to Holocaust Survivors Throughout the Pandemic

“I love this mask. It is the only one that fits me,” said a Holocaust survivor who received a cute mask with an apple pattern for the Rosh Hashanah holiday. A survivor’s granddaughter shared, “My grandmother adored the napkins picturing the Seder… Read More

May 28, 2021

Surviving Summer at Home from College

Surviving Summer at Home from College

If you’ve just returned home for the summer and you’re already wondering how you’re going to make it through, you’re not alone. It can be hard to go back to living with a parent, or parents, when you’ve been adulting for some time. Susan Fishman,… Read More

May 28, 2021

New Clinical Newsletter to Promote Mental Health - Coming Soon!

New Clinical Newsletter to Promote Mental Health - Coming Soon!

In response to the growing mental health need, JF&CS Frances Bunzl Clinical Services is excited to launch a new e-newsletter, the Feel Better Letter. This mental health and wellness email will be packed with tips, tools, advice, and resources -… Read More